Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35.859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in December
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in December
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 86 km from Boston. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from London and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 86 km from Boston. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from London and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

BHXBirmingham
DSADoncaster Sheffield
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (8,108 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,439 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,988 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,618 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,931 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,294 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,473 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,560 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,432 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (432 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £67 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

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Twenty Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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The Stanley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£29+
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Supreme Inn Boston
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£26+
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The New England Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Boston

Expect to pay £1.52 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.19 and £24.25. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.52 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.19 and £24.25. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Boston, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

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